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2719: What’s in a Name? – solution

The Spectator
EXPLORE THE ISSUE 27 September 2025
issue 27 September 2025

MADRIGAL (the compiler) is linked by MAD (completing words phrases: BRAINED, COW DISEASE and WORT), RIG (meanings: SWINDLE, EQUIP and ARTIC) and AL (abbreviation for: ALABAMA, ALUMINIUM and ALBANIA).

First prize Will Devison, Shaldon, Devon

Runners-up Don Thompson, Bolton; Phillip Wickens, Faygate, W. Sussex

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